Some people would argue that the arts have no real purpose for society. Some would say that the arts are essential for a society. What are the main arguments for each point of view? Where do you "come down" on this question and why?
What will be an ideal response?
Some might argue that the arts have no real use in society, that they are superfluous and serve no practical purpose in our lives. Others may see the arts as essential to helping us interpret and navigate the world around us, as well as our place in it.
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a. a mud-covered human. b. a lioness-headed eagle. c. a gigantic fist. d. all of these. e. none of these.
Based on implied lines in the composition and the painting's subject, where is the focal point located in The Shepherds of Arcadia and why?
a) the forehead of the shadow figure, emphasizing recognition of death b) the tip of the distant mountain at center, indicating the direction of heaven c) the face of Athena, symbolizing the beauty of knowledge d) the upturned face of the third shepherd, highlighting the seeker of truth
Which of the following terms are most closely related?
a. Line and mass b. Mass and color c. Color and form d. Form and line
The landscape architect at Versailles was
a. Le Brun. b. Le Nôtre. c. Le Vau. d. Hardouin-Mansart. e. Colbert.